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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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